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RBGKEW1323 Microsoft Azure & D365 Support

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RBGKEW1323 Microsoft Azure & D365 Support" was conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in the United Kingdom. This contract is classified under the services category, specifically involving the maintenance of information technology software. The procurement followed a limited method, awarding without prior publication due to the procurement falling outside the directive's scope, as cited under the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract, valued at GBP 600,000, was awarded to Kerv Digital Limited and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, concluding on 28th February 2028, with potential extensions of two one-year increments. The award stage was completed on 31st December 2025, with services to be delivered across multiple UK regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 environments. The successful supplier, Kerv Digital Limited, a large-scale company, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-suited for such contracts — firms capable of ensuring high reliability, performance, and scalability in sophisticated IT infrastructures. Companies seeking to grow within government contracting, especially those familiar with the G-Cloud framework, can find this sector beneficial. The contract allows selected businesses to strengthen their market presence and expand their portfolio within public sector IT deployments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1323 Microsoft Azure & D365 Support

Notice Description

The primary aim is to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of RBG Kew's D365 and Azure environment. CCS Framework Information : RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Lots 1-3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary aim is to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of RBG Kew's D365 and Azure environment. CCS Framework Information : RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Lots 1-3.

Procurement Information

CCS G Cloud 14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086554-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+44 2083325193

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KERV DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice URLs

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